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    STACHYURUS
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    STACHYURUS

    Little-known shrub producing tassels of flowers on colourful shoots before the leaves emerge.

    Genus of about 6 species of deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs found in woodland and thickets in the Himalayas and eastern Asia.

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    • Good to know
      Grown for pendent racemes of small 4-petalled flowers appearing before the leaves emerge. Good for shrub border, woodland garden or against a wall.
    • Place of origin
      Himalayas, eastern Asia.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Tall Shrub
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    Varieties
    STACHYURUS chinensis
    Long racemes of numerous yellow cup-shaped flowers. A rare species more floriferous than S. praecox
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    STACHYURUS chinensis 'Joy Forever'
    A striking new introduction with golden variegated leaves tinged bronze at the edges to give a tricoloured effect
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
    STACHYURUS praecox
    Short racemes of drooping yellow flowers with bronzy stems
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £25.00
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    Not available until May 2025
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    STACHYURUS salicifolius
    Unusual evergreen Chinese species which is relatively new to cultivation. Forms a large suckering clump in shade with long thin racemes of yellow flowers. In full sun it seems to have a more compact shrubby habit
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £35.00
    STACHYURUS salicifolius 'Fairy Tales'
    Arching shoots and bronze young foliage. Leaves are narrow and willow-like. Pale yellow flowers in hanging racemes
     
    2 Litre
    £25.00
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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